US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized on Wednesday that “now is the time” to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza, urging Israel to prevent further escalation with Iran. Israel is currently engaged in combat against Hamas, which is backed by Iran, in Gaza, as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon. The country has … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to renew ceasefire negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza, while also pushing for increased humanitarian aid to be delivered to the Palestinian region. Blinken’s arrival in Israel on Tuesday marks his 11th visit to the Middle East since the … Read more
The US is investigating the leak of classified documents outlining its assessment of Israel’s plans for a potential strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed. The documents, reportedly shared online last week, contain satellite imagery showing Israel moving military assets in response to Iran’s missile attack on October 1. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
A drone launched from Lebanon exploded near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on October 19. According to Reuters, there were no casualties as Netanyahu and his wife were not at home during the incident. The drone attack occurred amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, heightening security concerns in the region. … Read more
Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader believed to have played a pivotal role in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, is feared dead following an Israeli operation in Gaza. Israeli authorities are investigating this possibility, but official confirmation has yet to be made. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for a “prompt, independent, and thorough investigation” into an Israeli strike that hit the northern Lebanese village of Aito, which it reported resulted in the deaths of 22 civilians. “What we’re hearing is that among the 22 people who were killed were 12 women and two children,” UN … Read more
A drone strike targeting an army base in northern Israel has resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and left over 60 others injured, according to a statement from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). The IDF also reported that seven soldiers were critically injured in the attack, which took place at a base near Binyamina, … Read more
At least 26 people were killed and 93 injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting a mosque and a school sheltering displaced civilians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to the media office of Gaza’s Hamas-run government. Palestinian health officials reported an additional 20 casualties since Saturday night in northern Gaza, following Israeli tank deployments in … Read more
World football governing body FIFA refrained from making a final decision on Palestine’s request to suspend Israel on Thursday, opting instead to launch committee investigations before reaching a conclusion. In May, during FIFA’s congress in Bangkok, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) requested that Israel’s football teams be banned from FIFA events and called for the … Read more
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, announced on Monday that the country will not leave any of “the criminal acts” of Israel unanswered. His remarks came in the wake of the killings of Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan, a deputy commander of the Iranian Guard, and Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, during Israeli airstrikes in Beirut … Read more
Iran has urged the United Nations Security Council to convene in response to Israel’s recent actions in Lebanon and the broader region, following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The call for a meeting came through a letter from Iran’s U.N. ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, addressed to the 15-member council. EDITORS PICK: Israel … Read more
Airlines have been advised to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace for the next month, the European Union announced on Saturday, following an escalation in air strikes and rocket fire between Israel and Hezbollah. In a joint statement, the European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency cited “an overall intensification of air strikes and … Read more
Israeli military has announced heightened alert on Saturday after claiming responsibility for the death of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Following the report, Israeli officials expressed hope that Nasrallah’s death would lead to a shift in Hezbollah’s actions. “We hope this will change Hezbollah’s actions,” stated Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani during a media … Read more
Beirut’s southern suburbs were rocked by a series of airstrikes as Israel intensified its assault on Hezbollah. Following a significant attack on the Iran-backed group’s command center that seemingly aimed at leader Hassan Nasrallah, witnesses reported over 20 airstrikes before dawn. In response, thousands of Lebanese fled their homes in the southern suburbs, gathering in … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Israel on Thursday that an escalation of the conflict involving Lebanon would further complicate the return of civilians on both sides of the border. Despite calls for restraint, Israel rejected international appeals for a ceasefire with Hezbollah and continued its military operations, intensifying fears of a broader … Read more
United States, France, and several allies have jointly called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border, also signaling support for a broader truce in Gaza. This call was issued late Wednesday in a statement released by the White House. “The situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8th, 2023, is intolerable and presents … Read more
Israel has unleashed a massive wave of airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, marking the country’s deadliest day since the 2006 conflict with Hezbollah, a powerful militant group backed by Iran. The strikes killed at least 492 people, including numerous children, and left over 1,600 wounded, according to local authorities. Desperate to escape the devastation, many … Read more
China has urged its citizens in Israel to leave “as soon as possible” amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon. In a statement issued on Sunday, China’s embassy in Israel warned, “The situation along the Israel-Lebanon border is extremely tense, with frequent military conflicts,” adding that the security environment … Read more
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced on Sunday the arrest of 12 individuals accused of working as operatives for Israel, allegedly plotting activities aimed at undermining Iran’s security. “As the Zionist regime (Israel) and their Western backers, most notably the United States, have not succeeded in their sinister goals against the people of Gaza and Lebanon, they … Read more
Israel carried out an airstrike on Beirut on Friday, killing a top Hezbollah commander along with other senior figures from the Lebanese group, as it pledged to continue its military campaign until securing the area near the Lebanese border. Both the Israeli military and a Lebanese security source confirmed that Ibrahim Aqil, a prominent member … Read more